Oblate News

An Update from Oblate Provincial, Fr Oliver Barry OMI
An Update from Oblate Provincial, Fr Oliver Barry OMI As we enter the Triduum of Holy Week we do so with a mind and heart that we have not known before. We do not have the ceremonies that we have cherished all our lives. However the reality of Holy Week has become ever more real....

Fr John Murphy OMI
We regret to announce that Fr. John Murphy OMI has passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning in the House of Retreat. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam dílis. Please pray for the repose of his soul. John, who was 94 on 1st of April, and thanks to the work of the...

The Late Fr Tom Scully OMI
April 7th 2020 The death occurred this morning of Father Tom Scully OMI in St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. Tom was a member of the House of Retreat Community, Inchicore. May he rest in peace. More details to follow.

The Late Fr Anthony Carroll OMI
Fr Anthony Carroll OMI 1929-2020 Anthony (Tony) Carroll was born in West Derby, Liverpool on 28 February 1929. His family were parishioners at St Teresa’s Parish, Norris Green, which was then an Oblate parish. Tony was an altar server from his early years and was very interested in his parish. After completing second level education...

Extraordinary Urbi et Orbi prayer and blessing by Pope Francis
Tomorrow (Friday), at 5pm Irish and UK time, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, will preside over an extraordinary global celebration (Statio orbis) of prayer. It will take place on the sagrato of Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome. The ceremony, to be broadcast live by RTÉ News Live, will consist of readings from the Scriptures, prayers of...

United in Faith: Morning Prayer March 27
Padraig Corcoran, Oblate Youth Ministry, presents this morning’s time of community, reflection and prayer. Padraig is usually based in Inchicore, but is working from home. Join him as he reflects on what it means to find new ways to encounter Jesus in our lives during these strange days of the the coronavirus pandemic.

Join us for Morning Prayer at 10am
Join Padraigín Clancy, Parish Pastoral Worker at St Michael’s, Inchicore, for a time of prayer, reflection and community together this morning and to pray for your intentions and for all those affected by the coronavirus at this time. Comment with your prayer intentions or send them to us in a message. We are praying with...

United in Faith: Feast of the Annunciation
Join Pádraigín Clancy, Parish Pastoral Worker at the Oblate Parish of St Michael’s in Inchicore, for a short time of prayer, reflection and community, for today’s feast day, the Annunciation – where Mary said Yes to God’s plan for her. You are not alone in this time, our community is here to pray with you...

An important message from Oliver Barry OMI
Dear friends, We hope you are safe and well at this time. We invite you to take a couple of moments to view a video message of hope and support from Fr Oliver Barry OMI, provincial of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate here in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We have included some links at...

Covid19: Bishops to Consecrate Ireland to Immaculate Heart of Mary
People of Ireland to be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection against COVID-19 Tomorrow, the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord, at noon Archbishop Eamon Martin will join with bishops and priests from all over the island of Ireland in consecrating the people of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary...